Springtime is so much more than a transitional time between colder temperatures and long sunny beach days. It’s a season of beautiful blooming flowers and new beginnings. Apart from our window panes, which are often in particular need of thorough cleaning after a dark winter, the first rays of sunshine also highlights everything unwelcome visible…
Infant sleep Do you find yourself staring at your new baby sleeping and wondering “how much sleep does my baby need?” Our UK sleep specialist Gemma Coe is a mum of two herself and is a certified baby and child sleep consultant. She helps families all over the world develop healthy sleep habits. Today, Gemma…
Soon it will be time to get up an hour earlier. The start of daylight saving time makes us all look forward to spring and the start of summer. The time change also means a change in your sleep rhythm and your baby’s sleep routine. This can be a challenge. An hour less sleep is…
If you’re a mother, chances are you understand the changes we go through during pregnancy, after birth, and in the years following. It’s no surprise when you learn a fellow mum is unable to multitask or forgets the simplest things or is constantly consumed by their children’s well-being. Want to know something amazing? It’s not…
Urgh. I’ve been there, almost every parent has been in the same boat. Night waking is tough to get used to. Pre-babies, I used to work night shifts. However, nothing prepares you for when your brand new baby arrives on the scene and the frequent night wakings start to rob you of enough sleep to…
Hohoho, it’s finally here again – the most magical time of the year. However, it can be a busy time too! Between the hustle and bustle between shopping, going to the Christmas markets, holidays with the family accompanied by the colourful sea of lights of the Christmas decorations can quickly be too much for babies…
Of course, breast milk is the best food for babies. We all agree on that. But breast/chest feeding in public? This can be a hotly debated topic. It is not only those around you who are sometimes embarrassed when a lactating person shows her breasts/chest in a café (or elsewhere). Many mothers-to-be also dread being…
In parts one and two of our series on breast/chest feeding problems, our midwife Katrin Ritter explained what makes a good start to breast/chest feeding and how correct latching on works. But what happens if you still can’t cope or you have one or two other problems? In hospitals there are often trained breastfeeding counsellors…
When researching for the best baby gear, you can hardly avoid the search term “baby bouncer” as it is a must have item on all the baby lists. As there are so many baby bouncer options available, it can be confusing choosing the right one for your little one. The market is flooded with various…
Winter is nearly here! Beautiful yellow and brown golden leaves are settling on the ground. We’re spending Sunday afternoons snuggled up on the sofa watching our favourite family movies. With the change in season, many parents wonder, “what about our baby’s sleep during winter?”. We have summarised the best sleeping tips for the cold season…